lightning strike
noun
1
British
: a strike by workers that is done very suddenly
2
: an occurrence of something being hit by lightning
The forest fire was caused by a lightning strike.
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The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Authorities believe the fire was caused by a lightning strike.
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Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Franklin wanted to detect ambient electricity, not attract a lightning strike, which likely would have killed him.
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Amy Tikkanen Britannica Editors June 4,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 June 2026
Chelsea, who went on to win the Club World Cup, had their last-16 tie with Benfica in Charlotte delayed for close to two hours following a lightning strike in the area.
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Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Authorities believe the fire was caused by a lightning strike.
—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Franklin wanted to detect ambient electricity, not attract a lightning strike, which likely would have killed him.
—
Amy Tikkanen Britannica Editors June 4,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 June 2026
Chelsea, who went on to win the Club World Cup, had their last-16 tie with Benfica in Charlotte delayed for close to two hours following a lightning strike in the area.
—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Lightning strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lightning%20strike. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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